Siddhartha Gautama was a prince who found enlightenment. He became the “enlightened one” (Buddha). Buddha symbols come in four different postures, each having special meanings. The “fat...
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Flies were a familiar menace to the people of biblical times. Flies were used against the Egyptians to force their leader to free the Israelites. A powerful pagan god was labeled “the lord of...
The triquetra, a figure with three connected arcs, is believed to have mystical meaning. Three pieces connected with no end. The pagan symbol was adopted by Christianity to represent the...
Biohazards are biological substances that can be dangerous to others. The biohazard symbol was carefully developed in the 1960s to provide an easy-to-use and understood means to warn others. ...
Birds have a lot of symbolism. They are quite an important part of American culture from turkeys on Thanksgiving, the Tweety bird, and a cardinal or robin is the first sign of spring. But, most...
Balance scales were first used as far back as 2500 BCE. They were important in the marketplace. Balance scales symbolized business, order, fairness, and justice. The zodiac sign Libra is...